Former Ohio State, NFL linebacker charged with murder in girlfriend’s death
A former Ohio State University and NFL linebacker has been charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend, according to Tennessee officials.
The Hamilton County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the 7500 block of Snow Cone Way for a report of CPR in progress, according to our news partner, WBNS.
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Upon arrival on scene, first responders reported finding a female victim and attempting to save her life.
The sheriff’s office determined she was dead. His identity will not be released until next of kin is notified.
Due to the condition of the victim and the home, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Services detectives responded to the scene and determined the victim’s death to be a homicide.
The sheriff’s office said Darron Lee was identified as the suspect and taken into custody.
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Lee was charged with tampering with evidence and murder.
According to WBNS, his date of birth in Hamilton County’s booking system matches the ESPN profile of a former NFL player who attended Ohio State under the same name.
Lee is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, February 18.
According to Franklin County court records, Lee was charged with domestic violence in two separate incidents that occurred in October 2022 and April 2023.
While at Ohio State, Lee was a two-year starter and a member of the 2014 national championship team.
He was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
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Lee then went to play for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019, then the Buffalo Bills in 2020.
He then signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in June 2021, but was released by the team two months later.
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